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An ambitious strategy for German research
In March, a new hi-tech strategy for German research was adopted. Open Access Government discusses the report and how it will aid innovation in the country
The Danish space sector: A strategy for the future
Peter Mandix Sehestedt, Senior Consultant, Ministry for Higher Education and Science shares why the Danish space sector is important for the economy
Towards the 2030 health goals: European action on HIV and viral hepatitis
European action on HIV and viral hepatitis is at a necessary turning point to meet 2030 SDGs, writes Dr Masoud Dara of the WHO Regional Office for Europe
2030 is a milestone year for world leaders, and for all of us, as our action to end the AIDS and hepatitis...
Italy’s ageing population and the healthcare challenge
Open Access Government examines some of the statistics around Italy's ageing population, related health challenges, and policy action to address the issue
Italy is currently the country with the second-highest number of older people – behind Germany. In 2013, it was estimated that more than 12 million elderly people were...
The obesity epidemic and cancer: A disaster in the making?
IARC’s Véronique Terrasse highlights the link between the growing obesity epidemic and cancer in countries around the world, with some alarming statistics
The obesity epidemic is reaching alarming proportions in many countries and has become a major public health concern in both developed and low and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Indeed, the...
Food neuroscience: The fascinating world of eating behaviours
Professor Raffaella Rumiati shares some insights into food recognition and eating behaviours that are emerging from food neuroscience research at SISSA
In recent years there has been growing interest in finding out how our brain processes food cues and directs our food choices. Food is essential because it provides the...
Cancer research and training take centre stage in NCI’s work
Open Access Government spoke to the National Cancer Institute’s Dr S Percy Ivy about cancer research and training and the importance of clinical trials
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is one of 27 institutes that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NCI is the US federal government’s...
Social care system on verge of collapse, say Age UK
Charity Age UK say the social care system is on the brink of disaster, with more than a million older people not receiving the help they need
Drawing on new statistics and Age UK analysis, ‘The Health and Care of Older People in England 2017’ highlights the challenges facing older...
Treatments for prostate cancer: Pros and cons
Dr Sumith A Kularatne, vice-president of R&D at On Target Laboratories, explores the pros and cons of various existing treatments for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men, with about 1.1 million new cases and approximately 307,000 fatalities per year globally. This...
Diagnostic services for cancer are under growing pressure
Improving cancer survival relies on earlier diagnosis, but diagnostic services are under growing pressure, as Cancer Research UK Policy Manager Sara Bainbridge explains
There are more than 200 different types of cancer, so when someone sees their doctor with possible symptoms, getting the right diagnosis can be complicated. Diagnosing cancer...
Obesity in children: Government needs to do more
The current strategy will not be enough to tackle overweight and obesity in children, insists Professor Neena Modi, President of RCPCH
This time last year there was a sense of optimism for the year ahead. Campaign groups and health organisations up and down the country, and indeed elsewhere in the...
Living with epilepsy is hard, but there is hope
The Epilepsy Society is working to reduce stigma and improve treatments for those living with epilepsy, as Nicola Swanborough explains here
It’s easy to paint a picture of epilepsy in statistics. There are more than half a million people in the UK living with epilepsy and an estimated 50 million...
Post-Brexit future of UK science and research needs bold action
The government should take bold steps to secure the post-Brexit future of UK science and research, according to a new Lords report
The Lords Science and Technology Committee released a report this week calling for bold action by the government to mitigate any negative effects of Brexit on UK science...
Recycling rates in England drop to new low
Recycling rates in England drop to a new low which could lead to the UK missing EU targets, according to new government figures
The figures show that recycling rates in England are the lowest they have been for the first time since 2012.
The news has prompted calls for a tax...
UK unemployment rate still lowest in over a decade
Figures released today show the UK unemployment rate still at its lowest since 2005, but a rise in the number of Universal Credit claimants
The Office for National Statistics released figures today which show that the UK unemployment rate remains at its lowest level in over a decade. Unemployment is...
UK space industry shows continual growth
The UK space industry continues to experience strong growth, according to a recent survey commissioned by the UK Space Agency
According to the report produced by London Economics, the UK space industry is now worth £13.7 billion to the UK economy and confidence amongst business is high.
The report, the ‘Size and...
Emergency admissions: Patients face long delays for beds
More than 10% of emergency admissions patients in England are now facing long delays for hospital beds "due to growing demand"
According to the BBC, analysis of statistics released by the NHS shows that nearly 475,000 emergency admissions had to wait more than four hours for a bed on a...
The Data Generation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
By winning over the Data Generation, the public and private sectors could thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, writes SAS Regional VP Mark Wilkinson
The digital age has sparked a fundamental shift in how brands and organisations interact with consumers. This shift has been a crucial part of the Third...
Better tailored care for people with Parkinson’s
My PD Journey – a project from the European Parkinson’s Disease Association (EPDA) looks at how challenges need to be tackled better at a European level in order to drive changes and improve diagnosis
On the occasion of Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April 2016, President of the European Parkinson’s Disease...
Do youth offenders benefit from physical activity?
Ellen Rowles from Action PR outlines why physical activity can hold the key to the success of supporting youth offenders…
Statistics from the Youth Justice Board show that last year alone, there were around 950,000 recorded arrests for offences in England and Wales, of which 94,960 were people aged 10-17 years....
